Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00220
Apply for F13AS00220
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Vessel Act Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.616 Clean Vessel Act Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2013 and posted on Jun 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Eligible applicants are the Governor designated State agencies in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. The designated agency is often a State natural resource or fish and wildlife agency. Coastal State A State of the United States in, or bordering on, the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound, or one or more of the Great Lakes. The term also includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Alaska is eligible as a coastal State for the purposes of CVA. Inland State A State which is not a coastal State as defined above. The District of Columbia and American Samoa are included as inland States. American Samoa is defined as an inland State because the ratio of number of recreational vessels to number of shoreline miles is less than one. If you would like to be a subgrantee, check with the eligible agency in your State for their deadlines and requirements to apply. Federal law (2 CFR Part 25, Central Contractor Registry and Data Universal Numbering System) mandates that all entities applying for Federal financial assistance must have a valid Dun Bradstreet Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number and have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). The CCR functionality was consolidated into the System for Award Management (SAM) in September 2012. DUNS Registration Request a DUNS number online at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. U.S. based entities may also request a DUNS number by telephone by calling the Dun Bradstreet Government Customer Response Center, Monday Friday, 7 AM to 8 PM CST at the following numbers U.S. and U.S Virgin Islands 1 866 705 5711 Alaska and Puerto Rico 1 800 234 3867 (Select Option 2, then Option 1) For Hearing Impaired Customers Only call 1 877 807 1679 (TTY Line) Once assigned a DUNS number, entities are responsible for maintaining up to date information with Dun Bradstreet. Entity Registration in SAM Register in SAM online at http://www.sam.gov/. Once registered in SAM, entities must renew and revalidate their SAM registration at least every 12 months from the date previously registered. Entities are strongly urged to revalidate their registration as often as needed to ensure that SAM is up to date and in synch with changes that may have been made to DUNS and IRS information. Foreign entities who wish to be paid to a bank account in the United States must enter and maintain valid and current banking information in SAM. Entities that had an active record in CCR have an active record in SAM do not need to do anything in SAM unless a change in business circumstances requires updates to your Entity record(s) or the Entity record is due to expire. SAM will send notifications to migrated Entity users via email 60, 30, and 15 days prior to expiration of the Entity record. To update or renew your Entity records(s) in SAM your Entity user(s) will need to create a SAM User Account and link their account(s) to your migrated Entity record(s). Entities migrated from CCR can find complete instructions on accessing their SAM Entity records online at http://www.sam.gov/.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that helps states and U.S. territories reduce recreational vessel sewage pollution by expanding and supporting sewage disposal infrastructure for boaters. Created by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (codified at 33 U.S.C. 1322) as an amendment to the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777), the program was designed to fund practical, on-the-ground solutions that keep sewage from entering public waterways. The core purpose is straightforward: provide boaters with reliable pumpout stations and waste reception facilities, and make sure boaters know where they are, why they matter, and how to use them. The program is framed around the public benefits of cleaner water and better recreational boating experiences, and it uses a user-pay model tied to boating and fishing-related excise taxes.
Funding through CVA can be used by eligible state-level agencies to construct and renovate pumpout stations and dump stations, as well as to operate and maintain those systems over time. Just as important, the grants can support education and outreach efforts that inform the boating public about the availability, benefits, and correct use of pumpout and waste reception facilities. The program addresses the fact that many recreational boats use Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs), meaning onboard toilets with holding tanks that require proper disposal. With an estimated 13 million registered boats in the United States and more than 70 million people participating in boating-related recreation annually, the program treats sewage management as a water quality issue that affects ecosystems, shellfish beds, and even drinking water sources. The program emphasizes that preventing overboard discharge is not only an environmental goal but also a practical way to keep marinas, harbors, and popular waterways usable and enjoyable.
The money for CVA grants comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes on items like motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment. Roughly two percent of that trust fund is set aside each fiscal year for Clean Vessel Act grants. For the funding cycle described in the notice, the estimated total funding available is about $13,000,000, with an expected 35 awards. Individual awards can be as large as $1,500,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that project sizes can vary widely depending on state plans and needs. The opportunity carries a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds are intended to be paired with state, local, and/or private contributions, and the program text specifically notes that this matching approach helps magnify the overall impact of each year’s investment.
Eligibility is limited to governor-designated state agencies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and certain U.S. commonwealths and territories, including Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. In practice, the designated applicant is often a state natural resources, parks, or fish and wildlife agency. The program distinguishes between coastal states and inland states using statutory definitions, with coastal states including those bordering the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound, or the Great Lakes, and explicitly including Alaska as eligible as a coastal state for CVA purposes. The District of Columbia and American Samoa are treated as inland states for this program, with American Samoa categorized that way due to a specific ratio of recreational vessels to shoreline miles. For local governments, marinas, nonprofits, or other entities that want to carry out projects, the practical path is usually as a subgrantee through the eligible state agency, so the notice advises prospective subapplicants to coordinate directly with their state’s designated agency for state-specific deadlines and requirements.
From an administrative standpoint, applicants for federal financial assistance must maintain standard federal registrations. The notice highlights the requirement to have a valid DUNS number (as the identifier used at the time) and an active registration in the federal contractor and assistance registry system, which moved from CCR into SAM (System for Award Management). Applicants are expected to keep SAM registrations current and renew at least every 12 months. While these are routine federal compliance steps, they are critical because a lapse in registration can delay or block award processing even if the project is otherwise strong.
The scale and track record of the program are used in the notice to show proven results. Since CVA began, it has funded more than 6,000 pumpouts and dump stations and has supported the operation and maintenance of over 3,700 systems. The program attributes success not only to state agencies but also to partnerships with private marinas, boating access organizations, environmental groups, and national boating and fishing partners. Collectively, these investments are credited with diverting millions of gallons of sewage away from U.S. waters each year, improving water quality and protecting sensitive areas like shellfish beds while providing convenient services to boaters on navigable waters. The outreach side is treated as an essential complement to infrastructure, because facilities only prevent pollution when boaters can find them and choose to use them.
For reference details tied to this specific funding announcement, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00220 under CFDA 15.616 (Clean Vessel Act Program). It was posted June 25, 2013, with an application closing date of December 4, 2013, and it was later archived June 30, 2014. The awarding agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the activity category is Environment. The program’s public-facing message is captured in its slogan: "Keep Our Water Clean - Use Pumpouts." For assistance with the announcement, the notice lists Fish and Wildlife Service contacts including Christy Vigfusson and Lisa Van Alstyne, with phone numbers and email addresses provided for applicant support.
Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program FAQs
What is the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program?
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It helps states and U.S. territories reduce recreational vessel sewage pollution by expanding and supporting sewage disposal infrastructure for boaters, such as pumpout and waste reception facilities, and by funding related boater education and outreach.
What problem is this grant program trying to solve?
The program targets sewage pollution from recreational boats, especially boats equipped with Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) such as onboard toilets and holding tanks. By improving access to proper disposal options and encouraging correct use, the program aims to prevent sewage from entering public waterways and to protect ecosystems, shellfish beds, and drinking water sources.
What types of projects can CVA grant funding support?
Funding can be used by eligible state-level agencies to:
- Construct and renovate pumpout stations and dump stations
- Operate and maintain pumpout and waste reception systems over time
- Conduct education and outreach to inform boaters about the availability, benefits, and correct use of pumpout and waste reception facilities
Why does the program include education and outreach?
The program treats outreach as essential because facilities only reduce pollution when boaters can find them and choose to use them. Outreach efforts focus on helping the boating public understand where facilities are located, why they matter for water quality, and how to use them correctly.
Who is eligible to apply directly for CVA grant funding?
Eligibility is limited to governor-designated state agencies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and certain U.S. commonwealths and territories. The notice indicates the designated applicant is often a state natural resources agency, parks agency, or fish and wildlife agency.
Which territories and commonwealths are included as eligible applicants?
The eligible U.S. commonwealths and territories listed in the notice include Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa (in addition to the District of Columbia).
Can marinas, local governments, or nonprofits apply directly?
Not typically. The notice indicates that local governments, marinas, nonprofits, and other entities that want to carry out projects usually participate as subgrantees through the eligible state agency. Prospective subapplicants are advised to coordinate directly with their state’s designated agency for state-specific deadlines and requirements.
How are coastal and inland states treated under this program?
The program distinguishes between coastal and inland states using statutory definitions. Coastal states include those bordering the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound, or the Great Lakes, and Alaska is explicitly included as a coastal state for CVA purposes. The District of Columbia and American Samoa are treated as inland states for this program, with American Samoa categorized that way due to a specific ratio of recreational vessels to shoreline miles.
Where does CVA grant funding come from?
CVA grant funds come from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes on items such as motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment. Roughly two percent of that trust fund is set aside each fiscal year for Clean Vessel Act grants.
How much funding is available under this specific announcement?
For the funding cycle described in the notice, the estimated total funding available is about $13,000,000, with an expected 35 awards.
What is the typical size of an individual award?
The notice lists individual awards as large as $1,500,000. It also lists an award floor of $0, which generally signals that project sizes can vary widely depending on state plans and needs.
Is there a matching or cost sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Federal funds are intended to be paired with state, local, and/or private contributions, and the notice notes that this matching approach helps magnify the overall impact of each year’s investment.
What federal registrations or identifiers are mentioned as required for applicants?
The notice highlights standard federal registration requirements for applicants for federal financial assistance, including having a valid DUNS number (as the identifier used at the time) and maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), which replaced the older CCR system.
How often does SAM registration need to be renewed?
The notice states that SAM registrations should be kept current and renewed at least every 12 months.
Why do federal registrations matter for this grant?
The notice emphasizes that these steps are critical administrative requirements and that a lapse in registration can delay or block award processing even if a project is otherwise strong.
What evidence of program impact is described?
The notice cites program results since inception, including funding more than 6,000 pumpouts and dump stations and supporting the operation and maintenance of over 3,700 systems. These investments are credited with diverting millions of gallons of sewage away from U.S. waters each year, improving water quality and protecting sensitive areas such as shellfish beds.
How does the program describe its approach to achieving results?
The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground solutions (building, renovating, operating, and maintaining disposal infrastructure) combined with outreach so boaters know where facilities are and how to use them. It also highlights partnerships with private marinas, boating access organizations, environmental groups, and national boating and fishing partners.
What is the legal basis for the Clean Vessel Act program?
The program was created by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (codified at 33 U.S.C. 1322) as an amendment to the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this announcement?
The notice identifies this opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00220 under CFDA 15.616 (Clean Vessel Act Program).
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
According to the notice, it was posted on June 25, 2013, and the application closing date was December 4, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice states the opportunity was later archived on June 30, 2014.
Who is the awarding agency and what is the activity category?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The activity category is Environment.
What is the program slogan mentioned in the notice?
The notice presents the program slogan as: "Keep Our Water Clean - Use Pumpouts."
Who are the listed points of contact for assistance with the announcement?
The notice lists Fish and Wildlife Service contacts including Christy Vigfusson and Lisa Van Alstyne, with phone numbers and email addresses provided for applicant support.
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